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Brookings gains a centenarian, as Warren Glaze turns 100 1944, and a teacher of Physics and Biology in Ethiopia. During his last three years of living in Africa, he also trained new teachers on how to teach Science. When Warren met Dee, he discovered a kindred adventurous spirit. From 1976-1983, the couple spent their summers commercial ﬁshing for salmon out of Crescent

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Long time resident of Brookings, Warren Glaze will celebrate his 100th birthday November 4, 2024. He and his late wife, Dee moved to Brookings in1992. Warren grew up on a farm in Canada, was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-

City. Upon Warren’s retirement from academia in 1984 (ending twelve years as the Blackford High School principal in San Jose, CA) he and Dee began a lengthy exploration of Africa, living in their RV for a year at a time. They balanced their RV travels with sailing their 42-footer off the Paciﬁc coast. The boat wasn’t

the Glaze’s only alternate means of transportation. Warren only recently (ﬁve years ago) sold his plane which he had ﬂown and

maintained himself for 51 years. Locally he was a member of the Please see GLAZE, Page 3

Brookings and Endert pools working together SWOCC

presents lectures on “The Physics of Anime”

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The Golden State and the Beaver State took another step in easing the thin blue line separating California and Oregon. The Fred Endert Pool will undergo two major projects that will interrupt service, closing the Crescent City pool for an anticipated 12 weeks. The Pool’s closure will effectuate December 2 and last through February 2025. The renovations include HVAC and Locker Room ﬂoor projects. The Crescent City swimming pool is the only public pool that operates during winter months in both Del Norte and Curry counties.

Please see POOLS, Page 8

Connected Senior Program bridges generational divide through technology GOLD BEACH, OR - The Connected Senior Program successfully launched in Gold Beach last week. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by Beacon Broadband’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bill Gerski, and Soroptimist Club of Gold Beach President, Debbie

Knight, aims to equip senior citizens with essential digital literacy skills, empowering them to navigate the digital world conﬁdently. The program’s inaugural class in Gold Beach saw enthusiastic senior citizens eager to embrace new technological skills. Paired

with tech-savvy high school student volunteers, the seniors embarked on their digital journey, beginning with basics like using a trackpad, powering on a computer, and exploring various applications. The classroom buzzed with intergenerational connections as conversations

ﬂowed easily between the seniors and students. Lively discussions about high school football ﬁlled the air, while at another table, family histories were shared. This intergenerational learning environment fostered connections between different age groups, allowing participants to share their unique perspectives and experiences. Notably, Oregon State Representative Court Boice’s mother, Meryl Boice, was among the enthusiastic participants. Under the guidance of instructor Kassandra Marley, Beacon Broadband’s Technical Services Representative, the seniors diligently absorbed the foundational lesson. The program’s curriculum, designed to increase in complexity week by week, promises to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of digital tools. The Connected Senior Program addresses a critical need in Curry County, where 26% of the population is over the age of 65, the highest percentage in Oregon. By empowering seniors with digital literacy, the program aims to help them stay

Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m., for “The Physics of Anime” with Dr. Roman Gomez from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Gomez will also be giving us an update on what he has been working on at SwRI. This is a free event; all ages are welcome. Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room (room 184) on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Curry County residents can join us for a watch party in the Community Room on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings. For those not able to attend in person the lecture will be streamed live on the College’s YouTube channel at: www. youtube.com/@southwesternOR/streams. Anime is a medium that has recently become quite popular. Given its nation of origin, it introduces us to some very new concepts and ideas. Some religious and cultural concepts are distinctly Japanese and help broaden our social and cultural worldviews. However, while familiar, others may still be relatively new to many viewers, one of which is science. While some anime directly addresses scientiﬁc principles, others, especially those in the science ﬁction genre, introduce these concepts in their storytelling. Surprisingly, anime sometimes gets their physics right, giving us a vehicle for enjoyably discussing very complex concepts if we allow a few “miracles” to occur. This Please see LECTURE, Page 9

Please see SENIORS, Page 4

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